WRMJ RADIO

Talking High School Sports On The Radio: Forcing Out Hall Of Fame Coach

January 12, 2018 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of one of the most noted names of Illinois high school football being forced out of his job last [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Competitive Cheer & Pole Vaulting Perfect Combo For Sherrard’s Dochterman

January 11, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard senior Caroline Dochterman today. She is a member of the Tigers competitive cheer squad and also a three-year state qualifier in the pole vault.

WRMJ Interview: Out Of Her Comfort Zone, But The Crown Fits Nicely For Mercer County Fair Queen Finch

January 11, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with reigning Mercer County Fair Queen Josie Finch on Wednesday night just prior to her basketball game against United High School. Finch, a senior at Mercer County High [FULL STORY]

Another Pre-Trial Conference Scheduled In Federal Court For Mercer County Sexual Exploitation Case

January 11, 2018 Ty Taylor

A child porn case that originated in Mercer County has been pushed back again in federal court. A pre-trial conference this week was continued to February 14th for William Ashby of East Moline and Aaron [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Department Pilot Project Gets Boost From Local Bank

January 11, 2018 Ty Taylor

Thanks to a donation from a local bank, the Mercer County Health Department offering a pilot project in the New Year. The service is getting a jump-start from Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and [FULL STORY]

Scam Alert

January 11, 2018 Ty Taylor

Another phone scam has resurfaced in Mercer County. Sheriff Dave Staley says the latest activity has been tried before. Staley says the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department provides information on scams through its Mercer County TRIAD [FULL STORY]

National Milk Day Has Added Significance For Mercer County Farm Bureau Manager

January 11, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Farm Bureau Manager Kendra Anderson can relate to the importance of National Milk Day on this Thursday. She grew up on a dairy farm in Lena in Stephenson County in Northwest Illinois. Anderson [FULL STORY]

Eagles Top Red Storm, Annawan Holds Off Geese

January 11, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County jumped out to a fast start and then cruised to a 44-26 win over United in Lincoln Trail Conference Girls basketball Wednesday night. In other LTC play, Annawan trailed Wethersfield in the fourth [FULL STORY]

A Lesson In Cooperatives From Mercer County Senior Bergen

January 10, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County FFA president Brynn Bergen today. She was recognized recently for an essay she authored in a GROWMARK contest.

Eagles Win LTC Opener, Rockets Still Searching For First Win

January 10, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County finally played their home opener Tuesday night and they rallied from an 11 point third quarter deficit to win their Lincoln Trail Conference opener over Princeville. The Rockridge Rockets fell to Riverdale in [FULL STORY]